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TU UMES USD South Dakota State University UMBC Daemen College Culinary Institute of America Morgan State South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Bowie State University Frostburg State University Maryland| University of Baltimore | Black Hills State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UB | Black Hills State University | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Spearfish, SD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,288 | 3,425 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1006 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ubalt.edu | bhsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UB | Black Hills State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,296 | $7,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,746 | $10,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,350 | $7,528 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,122 | $16,782 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,544 | $4,986 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
UB | Black Hills State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 150 | 1,579 | ||
| Admitted | 134 | 1,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.3% | 96.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 31.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 920/1050 | 970/1085 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
UB | Black Hills State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UB | Black Hills State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,600 | $38,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,478 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $263 |
Diversity |
UB | Black Hills State University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 47% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
UB | Black Hills State University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 42% | ||
Campus |
UB | Black Hills State University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Black Hills State University is larger than than UB based on total student enrollment (3,425 students vs. 3,288 students)
UB vs. Black Hills State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UB or Black Hills State University?
- Black Hills State University is 5.5% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($7,700.00 vs. $7,296.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.1% higher at UB than Black Hills State University ($20,746.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Black Hills State University than UB ($16,782 vs. $18,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Black Hills State University are 157% lower than costs at University of Baltimore ($7,528 vs. $19,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Black Hills State University than University of Baltimore (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Baltimore students is 51.3% larger than aid received Black Hills State University ($7,544 vs. $4,986)
UB vs. Black Hills State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UB or Black Hills State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Black Hills State University or UB .
- The average SAT score at Black Hills State University (988) is 16 points higher than at UB (972)
- Incoming UB students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Black Hills State University (21)
- Accepted freshman Black Hills State University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at UB (2.89)
- Black Hills State University has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than UB (89.3%)
UB vs. Black Hills State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UB or Black Hills State University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Black Hills State University and UB.
- Graduates from University of Baltimore earn on average $21,800 more per year than Black Hills State University graduates after ten years. ($60,600 vs. $38,800)
- University of Baltimore students graduate with a $3,978 lower median federal student loan debt than Black Hills State University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,478)
- UB graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Black Hills State University graduates. ($222 vs. $263)
- More Black Hills State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/